English to English Dictionary

Plato

An ancient Greek philosopher known for his works on philosophy, ethics, and political theory.

Platypus

A small, egg-laying amphibious mammal native to eastern Australia, having a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a beaver-like tail.

Plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable; believable or trustworthy on the surface.

Play Chicken

To engage in a risky confrontation or challenge where one party attempts to intimidate the other into backing down.

Play for Time

To delay or postpone an action or decision in order to gain more time.

Play-On

A humorous or clever use of a word or phrase that suggests two or more meanings.

Play-Possum

To pretend to be dead or incapacitated as a means of deception.

Playback

The act of playing back a recording, such as audio or video.

Player Kill

The act of one player killing another player's avatar in a video game, especially in an unprovoked or competitive context.

Playfight

A playful or mock fight, typically between children or animals, that is not intended to cause harm.

Playthrough

A complete session of playing a video game from beginning to end.

Plea

A request made in an urgent and emotional manner.